If outdoor recreation and water sports are important to you, Gainesville, Georgia, might be a city worth considering. The city is surrounded on 3 sides by Lake Lanier, which offers fishing and waterskiing. This lake made the city famous when it was used for the canoe and kayak events in the 1996 Olympic Games. Driving around the city, you will notice a variety of homes for sale including modest 2 bedroom starter homes up to 6 bedroom mansions.

Gainesville is a great place to raise a family because it offers so many activities for children of all ages. For example, the Frances Meadows Aquatic Center has something for each family member. Young children may enjoy a kiddie slide, while older children can enjoy two body slides, which are both 3-stories high. Parents may want to check out the fitness center and 4-lane indoor instructional pool. The city offers many parks with walking trails, athletic fields, gazebos and picnic tables. Gainesville offers 25 miles of mountain bike trails. These trails, which are maintained by the Southern Off-Road Biking Association, offer beginner, intermediate and advanced trails. The city’s downtown area offers a Solar System Walking Tour, which is a trail featuring a scale model of the solar system. People of all ages can learn about the planets and their relationship to the sun and moon.

With a population of about 33,800, Gainesville is often called the "Poultry Capital of the World" because of its large number of poultry processing plants. This industry was developed after World War II and has remained a significant economic driver for the city. In fact, poultry farming accounts for 6 of its top ten employers. Gainesville is known for its artistic community and offers visitors several art galleries. The Arts Council offers a variety of visual and literary arts for audiences throughout Northeast Georgia. The council is responsible for events like outdoor movies and organizing musical performances. Music lovers can enjoy an evening of jazz or the sounds of a symphony. The Gainesville Theatre Alliance is a collaborative ensemble of students, community members and professionals that perform for audiences throughout the year. After a long day at work, wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy a show or an evening of music? With so many outdoor activities and a variety of entertainment, your weekends should never be dull in Gainesville. It might be time to consider relocating to this city, which offers so much to do.

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